But, he added, the internal investigation is looking at possible violations of “our general orders manual which, basically, is our policies.” That investigation could wrap up by the end of next week, Niekamp said.

Earlier on Friday, we reported that a former agent for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission was arrested for the crime of improper photographing/visual image.

Terry Evans got a little more information on that.

He reported that Martin E. Herrmann, 50, was fired Nov. 28 after he refused to cooperate with TABC's separate investigation.

"When Fort Worth police started the investigation, he cut us off," said an agency spokesman, Lt. Michael Lockhart. "He refused to cooperate and was terminated because of that, which is also pretty standard."

A former agent for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has been arrested in Fort Worth on a charge of improper photography/visual recording.

Specific details about the investigation were not available Thursday from police or TABC officials.

However, Martin E. Herrmann, 50, (shown here) was arrested Wednesday and released Thursday said Capt. Michael Baldwin, police spokesman. Baldwin, contacted late Thursday, said he could not access bond information.

Carolyn Beck, TABC spokeswoman, was contacted late Thursday, and she provided this written statement:

"The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is cooperating with the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) in their investigation of former TABC Agent Martin Herrmann. TABC was made aware of the police department's investigation into Herrmann on Nov. 20, 2012. The following day, TABC initiated an internal administrative investigation to determine if Herrmann violated TABC Work and Personal Conduct Policies. Due to the criminal nature of the FWPD investigation, Agent Herrmann was immediately placed on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of those investigations. Herrmann was terminated from employment with TABC on Nov. 28, 2012, for refusal to cooperate with TABC's investigation.

"Herrmann had no history of disciplinary actions or complaints filed against him since being hired by TABC in October 2005. As with all TABC agents, Herrmann is a TCLEOSE-certified peace officer, and an extensive background check was conducted prior to being hired by TABC. Inquiries about the investigation against Agent Herrmann should be directed to the Fort Worth Police Department."

December 27, 2012

NOTE: We are sorry that we were unable to provide an update on this case from Cleburne, but police officials were unavailable Thursday afternoon and evening. We'll keep trying.

From earlier:

Police are investigating the death of a Mesquite man who was found shot to death early Thursday at an address south of downtown Cleburne.

The victim, Brian Poole, 30, was identified by the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office. Time of death was listed at 5:37 a.m. in the 100 block of Shaffer Street.

The Cleburne Times-Review reported that a Dallas man was arrested in connection with Poole’s death.

Deputy Chief Amy Knoll, police spokeswoman, told the newspaper that the death is being investigated as a murder.

Police and firefighters responded shortly after 5:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire at the address. They found Poole wrapped in a blanket and with two gunshot wounds to the right side of his forehead, the Times-Review reported.

It was unclear Thursday afternoon what the two men from Dallas County were doing in Cleburne. Knoll, however, told us there would be an update later this afternoon, so check back for more details.

Corpus Christi police say either the most commonly stolen items this year - or at least high among them - are fishing poles.

Police Lt. Jason Brady tells the Corpus Christi Caller-Times they're easy to swipe from open garages or beds of pickup trucks, are lightweight, easy to carry away and don't attract attention like some thief walking down the street with a television.